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14.1.9.2.1 Less Than Full-Time Enrollment. A student-athlete who was enrolled in less than a minimumfull-time program of studies pursuant to an exception or waiver during the term immediately priorto the postseason event is subject to the following requirements: (Adopted: 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07)(a) If the student-athlete was enrolled in at least six credit hours, he or she shall have satisfactorily completedsix semester or six quarter hours of academic credit; or(b) If the student-athlete was enrolled in less than six credit hours, he or she shall have satisfactorily completedthe number of semester or quarter hours of academic credit in which he or she was enrolled.14.1.9.2.2 Timing of Certification. A student-athlete’s eligibility under this provision shall be determinedwithin 14 business days (see Bylaw 14.02.3) (regardless of the date in which grades are posted orsubmitted) after the date of the last scheduled examination listed in the institution’s official calendar forthe term that is ending. If the postseason event occurs prior to the conclusion of the 14 business days,eligibility shall be determined by using grades from the immediately preceding regular academic term(e.g., fall term if certifying for a bowl game), provided a sufficient number of grades from the term havebeen posted. All grades posted in accordance with institutional procedures by 5 p.m. local time (wherethe institution is located) on the day prior to the postseason event must be considered. If the postseasonevent occurs prior to the conclusion of the 14 business days and an insufficient number of grades fromthe immediately preceding term have been posted, eligibility shall be determined by using grades fromthe most recent regular academic term for which a sufficient number of grades have been posted. (Adopted:1/8/07 effective 8/1/07)14.1.9.3 Eligibility for Postseason Competition—Postseason Football Bowl Game During an Institution’sSecond Academic Term. [FBS] If an institution is selected to participate in a postseason bowlgame that will occur during the institution’s second regular term (e.g., winter quarter, spring semester) of theacademic year, a student-athlete’s eligibility to compete in the bowl game shall be certified consistent with thestandards applicable to postseason competition that occurs between terms (see Bylaws 14.1.9 and 14.1.9.2).However, a student-athlete must meet full-time enrollment requirements applicable to term-time competition(see Bylaw 14.1.7.2). (Adopted: 4/26/07)14.1.10 Eligibility Requirements for Male Students to Practice With Women’s Teams. It is permissiblefor male students to engage in practice sessions with women’s teams under the following conditions:(Revised: 5/12/05, 5/29/08)(a) Male students who practice with an institution’s women’s team on an occasional basis must be verified as eligiblefor practice in accordance with Bylaw 14.1.7.1 and must have eligibility remaining under the five-yearrule (Bylaw 14.2.1);(b) Male students who practice with an institution’s women’s teams on a regular basis must be certified as eligiblefor practice in accordance with all applicable NCAA eligibility regulations (e.g., must be enrolled in a minimumfull-time program of studies, must sign a drug-testing consent form, must be included on the institution’ssquad list);(c) It is not permissible for an institution to provide male students financial assistance (room and board, tuitionand fees, and books) in return for practicing with a women’s team. A male student who is receiving financialaid or any compensation for serving in any position in the athletics department may not practice with awomen’s team. A male student-athlete who is a counter in a men’s sport may not engage in practice sessionswith an institution’s women’s team in any sport;(d) It is not permissible for an institution to provide male students room and board to remain on campus duringa vacation period to participate in practice sessions with a women’s team;(e) It is not permissible for a male student-athlete who is serving an academic year of residence as a nonqualifierto participate in practice sessions with a women’s team; and(f) It is permissible for an institution to provide practice apparel to male students for the purpose of practicingwith a women’s team.14.2 Seasons of Competition: Five-Year Rule.A student-athlete shall not engage in more than four seasons of intercollegiate competition in any one sport (seeBylaws 14.02.9 and 14.3.3). An institution shall not permit a student-athlete to represent it in intercollegiatecompetition unless the individual completes all of his or her seasons of participation in all sports within the timeperiods specified below:14.2.1 Five-Year Rule. A student-athlete shall complete his or her seasons of participation within five calendaryears from the beginning of the semester or quarter in which the student-athlete first registered for a minimumfull-time program of studies in a collegiate institution, with time spent in the armed services, on official religiousmissions or with recognized foreign aid services of the U.S. government being excepted. For international students,service in the armed forces or on an official religious mission of the student’s home country is consideredequivalent to such service in the United States. (Revised: 4/2/10)144